Your starter motor is an electric motor responsible for kick-starting your engine’s internal combustion.

The starter motor is connected to the flywheel, or flex plate, and is responsible for turning it. When you turn the key to start your vehicle, the starter solenoid that is mounted to the starter engages the flex plate, which in turn forces the engine to rotate. Once the engine is fully powered and turning, the starter motor is disengaged.

Like most other types of electric motors, your starter motor will use magnets to create a field of spin as well as brushes to keep the starter rotating in a single direction. Generally, if think you have a faulty starter then the problem will likely be an internal failure or damage at the brushes or within the solenoid. It could possibly be an armature that’s bent or caught as well. In many cases you may need a starter removal and new motor to replace it, or your Lube Mobile mechanic may be able to replace a faulty part instead.

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Regular maintenance will extend the life of your car and save you money. Book a routine service or repair today and we’ll come to you at a time and place that suits your schedule. Every van is equipped to deal with a wide range of issues and all our work is backed by Lube Mobile's 12 month / 20,000km warranty.

Depending on the type of vehicle, typically a starter motor replacement will take a mechanic between 2 and 4 hours to complete from start to finish. Generally, the length of time is determined by how easily your starter motor can be accessed by the mechanic, with some makes and models in smaller cars posing slightly more of a challenge.

The stater motor is connected to the flywheel, or flex plate, and is responsible for turning it. When you turn the key in the ignition to start your vehicle, the starter solenoid that is mounted to the starter triggers the starter’s operation. There is a little gear that engages the flex plate, which in turn forces the engine to rotate. That’s the end of the starter motor’s part of your vehicle operation. Once the engine is fully powered and turning then the starter motor is disengaged.

A faulty starter motor will prevent you from being able to fire up your car, so if you are experiencing anything that we’ve just noted then it’s a good idea to arrange a mechanic to take a look sooner rather than later.

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Book a mobile service or mobile repair today. Every van is equipped to deal with a wide range of issues and all our work is backed by Lube Mobile's 12 month / 20,000km warranty on parts and labour.

Because we have Australia’s largest network of mobile mechanics, we can usually arrange same or next business day bookings.

Our fully qualified fleet of mechanics are ready to perform a wide range of routine auto services or one-off repairs so you can stay on the road the convenient and cost-effective way.

Lube Mobile vans operate 6 days a week across every major city and regional town across Australia including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide

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This always depends upon what you need, if replacement parts are required and the make and model of your vehicle.

We always strive to give you a fixed price up front via an itemised quote and we will never start working on your car before we get your approval. This lets you be in control of costs and help you decide whether repairing or replacing a part is the most cost-effective solution.

If you are unsure what is wrong with your car and just need a mobile mechanic to come out and fix it, we have a Repair Call Out fee which includes the first 15 minutes of labour. After this, we charge a competitive hourly rate in 15 minute increments.

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Book a routine service or repair today and we’ll come to you at a time and place that suits your schedule!

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Here are 4 reasons to book Lube Mobile for your next service or repair:

Getting your car serviced or repaired on your driveway at home - or at work - takes the hassle and unnecessary expense out of car maintenance. Forget about waiting for your car to get seen to in an overbooked garage, paying for a tow or arranging rental cars - we come to you!

We only use the highest quality parts and oils on your car, and all of our mechanics are fully trained and qualified to perform a wide range of maintenance and repairs on a wide range of makes and models. We also back our work with a 12-month/20,000km warranty on parts and labour.

Because we are Australia's largest network of mobile mechanics, we have more appointment times to suit your schedule. This means that depending on where you are in Australia, we can usually reach your by the same or next business day!

Even if you're not sure what kind of service or repair your car needs, a qualified Lube Mobile mechanic will diagnose your issue at the car's location, provide you with an itemised quote of the work and any parts required, then carry out the job in front of you. Got questions? Ask us. Our friendly mechanics are here to help and won't start the work until you approve it.

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